by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Fresno State ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Fresno State was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geology from Fresno State. This makes it the #27 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,634 | $11,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Fresno State tuition and fees.
Of the 7 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Fresno State in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Fresno State does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fresno State Online Learning page.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from Fresno State make a median salary of $83,116 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geology graduates with a master's is $69,249.
Of the 12 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Fresno State, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at California State University - Fresno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Physics | 14 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.